Originally Posted by Roody

I vote with Machka and rilles that bike-specific gear is not always the best bet for cold weather. Probably because 95 % of cyclists don't ride in the cold, and let's face it, many riders are more worried about their fashion statement. It sounds like you're really serious about winter riding, so experiment courageously until you find what works. I know that I come up with a different "solution" every winter.

The one problem I'm having is keeping my head warm. I used to not wear a helmet in the winter, so I could wear any warm hat. But since I fall a lot on the ice (klutz ), I want to wear my helmet this year. I bought a poly skull cap but that is not keeping me warm. I don't like balaclavas (I mean the headgear, not the pastry) because of my eyeglasses.